Environmental Microbiology Supervisor

Department Information

This posting is only open to current residents of the State of Colorado.

This posting is only open to current residents of the State of Colorado.

At the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment, we are charged with protecting Colorado’s health and environment – a responsibility that affects every person and every community in the state. CDPHE is distinctive because we bring public health and environmental protection together under one agency, recognizing that healthy people depend on healthy places. Our teams prevent diseases and injury, respond to emergencies ranging from

E.coli outbreaks to global pandemics, reduce air pollution, protect water quality, regulate health facilities, manage environmental hazards, perform advanced laboratory testing, provide birth and death records, and implement health promoting programs. We turn science and data into action, set statewide standards, and work alongside local public health agencies and community partners to meet Colorado’s most pressing health and environmental challenges. Working at CDPHE means applying your expertise to complex, consequential work that can improve lives across the state.

Our mission captures this broad portfolio of work: to advance Colorado’s health and protect the places we live, learn, work, and play. Our vision is a healthy and sustainable Colorado where current and future generations can thrive. Achieving the mission and vision takes bold action, talented people, broad partnerships, and a commitment to serving every Coloradan.

• This position will be onsite and required to report to the office located at: 8100 E Lowry Blvd, Denver, CO 80230

CDPHE offers a comprehensive benefits package and the opportunity to build a meaningful career in public service. Benefits include:

• Medical and dental plans.
• Colorado PERA retirement options, including defined benefit plan or defined contribution plan.
• Optional 401(K) and 457 retirement plans.
• Employer-paid life insurance.
• Short- and long-term disability coverage.
• Potential flexible working arrangements
• 11 paid holidays per year and generous paid time off.
• Free parking and access to RTD bus lines.
• Tuition assistance.
• Employee wellness programs.
• Professional development opportunities.
• Career opportunities throughout Colorado state government.

Some positions may qualify for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program .

The Environmental Microbiology Program performs analytical laboratory testing on environmental samples, such as water and food samples. This unit also supports the extensive FDA Grade “A” regulatory requirements to inspect and perform rigorous testing on milk products to ensure safe consumption. This unit exists to ensure accurate and timely test results for the support of environmental monitoring and management.

The purpose of this position is to provide leadership, management, and technical oversight for the Environmental Microbiology Unit. This position is responsible for directing and supervising daily laboratory operations, personnel, testing activities, and quality systems to ensure accurate, timely, and compliant analytical services that support public health, environmental monitoring, and regulatory programs. The unit supervisor ensures that environmental and food samples are received, handled, tested, documented, and reported in accordance with applicable EPA, FDA, ISO, state, and federal regulatory requirements, laboratory accreditation standards, and established quality management system procedures.

This position performs testing as necessary and provides technical guidance to staff regarding testing…